| Phase | Ingredients | w/w% |
|---|
Processing
Remarks
Generic Formulations
O/W Emulsion
| Phase | Ingredients | w/w% |
|---|---|---|
| A | Emulsifier | 1.00 -3.00 |
| Consistency enhancer | 1.00 – 3.50 | |
| Emollients | 12.00 – 19.00 | |
| B | Glycerin | 3.00 – 5.00 |
| Water | add 100 | |
| C | Carbomer | 0.00 – 0.20 |
| D | Sodium Hydroxide (10% in water) | q.s. |
| E | Preservative | 0.70 |
W/O Emulsion
| Phase | Ingredients | w/w% |
|---|---|---|
| A | Emulsifier | 2.50 |
| Consistency enhancer/waxes | 1.00 | |
| Emollients | 25.00 | |
| B | Salt | 0.50 – 1.00 |
| Water | add 100 | |
| C | Preservative | 0.70 |
- The recommended emulsifier concentration is used for each emulsifier and is therefore subject to variation.
- The concentration of the other components ranges due to differences in generic lotion and generic cream formulations.
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Formulation
During application
low absorption
rich
quick absorption
light
1
1
-1
-1
0.5
-0.5
-0.5
0.5
5 minutes after
application
low absorption
waxy
high absorption
soft
1
1
-1
-1
0.5
-0.5
-0.5
0.5
Legend of sensory map
low absorption
rich
quick absorption
light
Sensory sub-area
Activated sensory sub-area
Generic formulations: see presentation
Sensory profile of emulsifier
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Oil in water
Background / sensory space
Water in oil
Background / sensory space
rich
unchanged
light
Emollients
high
unchanged
low
Viscosity
high
unchanged
low
Content of oil phase
high
unchanged
low
Content of consistency enhancer
significant
unchanged
Content of UV filter
increased
unchanged
Emulsifier concentration
